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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/02/1983 . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Port Angeles, Washington May 2, 1983 I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Rexroat called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. II ROLL CALL Members Present: Robert Hill, Evelyn Tinkham, John Lacey, James Rexroat, Stephen F. Pazan Members Absent: None Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert III APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Tinkham moved to approve the April 4, 1983, minutes as submitted. Mr. Lacey seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. .~ ,. IV COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. V VARIANCES V-83(5)6 - CROWN ZELLERBACH CORP. Application for variance to reduce the 30-foot setback requirement from a public right-af-way in the M-7 District to 2 feet; to extend existing dike wall and install additional fuel storage tanks. Location: Adjacent to Marine Drive on Ediz Hook. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report. Chairman Rexroat opened the public hearing. Mr. Pruitt, representing Crown Zellerbach, was available to answer any questions. Clay Betting asked about the location of the storage tanks with respect to the Uniform Fire Code. Mrs. Tinkham asked questions regarding potential parking congestion, the color of the tanks and public access. . The Board took a five-minute recess to enable the Staff to get the Fire Department memo. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT May 2, 1983 Page 2 . Mr. VanHemert then reviewed the Fire Department response on the Shoreline Application. Crown Zellerbach indicated they intended to comply with those requirements. Chair- man Rexroat closed the public hearing. Mr. Lacey moved to grant the variance, providing the Applicant comply with previous City Department requirements, citing the following findings of fact: A. The shape of the site, its location on the Strait, and the protective rip rap on the property are special circumstances related to the property. B. Because the retaining wall is similar to a normal wall or fence which is permitted in the required yard and the restricted use of the area, including the yard, within the retaining wall, the variance would not grant a special privilege. C. While the proposed use may have marginally adverse effects on the general public, regarding vehicular sight distances, informal recreation, and view blockage, other industrial uses may have equal or greater negative impacts. . Mrs. Tinkham seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. V-83(5)7 - LEONARD SCHROEDER. Application for a variance to reduce the rear (alley) setback from 15 feet to 10 feet; to construct a storage building. Location: 1210 East Front Street. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Rexroat opened the public hearing. Leonard Schroeder explained that his application con- tained an error; trucks do use the alley. Mr. Lacey asked if the building could be moved. Mr. Schroeder explained the loading procedure for trucks. Chairman Rexroat closed the public hearing. Chairman Rexroat asked if there had been other variances of this nature. Mr. VanHemert replied one was granted in 1970 for the existing warehouse on the property, and another for a setback on a north/south alley in the CAD Zone. . Mrs. Tinkham moved to grant the variance, citing it was not a special privilege because there were other vari- ances granted in this Zone, and because the characteristics BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT May 2, 1983 Page 3 . of the area changed and it is no longer residential; therefore, the setback variance would not be detrimental to the surrounding uses. Mr. Pazan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. V-83(5)8 - ANGELES MILLWORK. Application for a variance to increast lot coverage from the maximum 50% to 80.4%; to construct a building. Location: Northeast corner, 16th and "C" Streets. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Rexroat opened the public hearing. . Bob Eshom offered to respond to any questions the Board may have. In response to a number of questions, he ex- plained that they have used the site for approximately twenty years. He intends to excavate two feet of the site to put the building on. He can't reduce the size or width of the building because it provides the best pro- tection for his lumber. A 20-foot steel building with skylights and a fire wall on the east property line will be erected. In response to a question, Darrell Wood explained that such a building would last approximately 50 years. The Board asked if Mr. Esham would still build if the variance were not ~ranted. Mr. Esham replied "yes", but that size building would not do the job he needs and a denial would take up his time. Gerry Powell, owner of the Redwood Manor apartments, raised questions about the height. The Staff and Board explained how it is measured. Chairman Rexroat closed the public hearing. The Board asked why such a large percentage of variance was requested. Mr. Eshom explained that he used to buy green lumber, he is now buying kiln-dried lumber and he needs that much area to cover it. Mr. Paz an moved to deny the variance because the facts indicate the three criteria for granting a variance are not met. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which passed 3 - o with Mrs. Tinkham and Chairman Rexroat abstaining. V-83(5)9 - BETHANY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH. Application for a variance to reduce the 35-foot setback from all property lines to 30 feet in front and 10 feet in rear; to construct an addition to an existing church. Loca- tion: 508 South Francis Street. . Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Rexroat opened the public hearing. . . . BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT May 2, 1983 Page 4 Tim Haley explained the architectural drawings and the setbacks. Mrs. Crawford, a neighbor, expressed concern about parking. Chairman Rexroat closed the public hearing. Mrs. Tinkham moved to grant the variance, citing the following findings of fact: 1. The variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone. 2. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare of injurious to adjacent properties. The proposed setback will be sufficient to maintain adequate sight distances for drivers, does not present a fire hazard, and does not visually impact neighboring residences. Mr. Pazan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. VI STAFF REPORTS None. VII REPORTS OF BOARD MEMBERS None. VIII ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 c~~ Paul D. Carr, Secretary Tape condition: Satisfactory PDC:LF . CITY OF PORT ANGELES ATTENDANCE ROSTER Type of Meeting: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Location: l34 vlest Front Street Date: 5-2-83 NAME ,